Blessed to be Hungry

Matthew 5:6-8

⁶“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

⁷“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

⁸“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

What do you pursue that money can’t buy?

What satisfies your heart?

*We authenticate our faith when we pursue a righteous life—

*Authenticity is validated in righteousness, compassion and purity-

Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. John 6:35

You open your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16

O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My soul thirsts for You, in a dry and early land where there is not water. Psalm 63:1

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6

Experiences that validate our faith—

Hunger and thirst—-Pursuit
Result—Satisfaction
*When we choose His ways we experience His blessings-

II. Merciful—Compassion
Result—Mercy
*When we meet needs and touch hearts to capture the attention of Jesus-

III. Purity—Authentic
Result—See God
*When we protect our hearts from the pollution of the world we see Jesus-

Are you living authentically today?